King Invincible is a 2017 Nigerian epic and action movie written and produced by Femi Adesina. The movie was written in 2003, the production started in 2015 and was not produced until 2017. The movie that fused the themes of love and war starred notable actors and actresses such as Omowunmi Dada, Segun Dada, Tope Tedela, Gabriel Afolayan, Bimbo Manuel, Peter Fatomilola, Jude Chukwuka.[1][2][3] The movie was supported and sponsored by LASACO Assurance, EbonyLive TV, African Magic, TVC and Channels TV.[4]

King Invincible
Directed byFemi Adesina
Written byFemi Adesina
Produced byFemi Adesina
StarringOmowunmi Dada, Segun Dada, Tope Tedela, Gabriel Afolayan, Bimbo Manuel, Peter Fatomilola, Jude Chukwuka.
Release date
  • 2017 (2017)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Settings

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The movie was set in the Ancient Yoruba Kingdom.[1]

Synopsis

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The movie revolves around a warlord who was cursed for sinning against the gods. His curse is a gradual transition into a wolf. The movie became complicated on his quest to find the cure as he is obstructed by another powerful character.[2]

Awards and nominations

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It was nominated at the AMVCA for best costume.[4][2]

Cast

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  • Tope Tedela as Taari
  • Gabriel Afolayan as Prince Adetiba
  • Omowumi Dada as Princess Morenike
  • Bimbo Manuel as Oba Adetoro
  • Peter Fatomilola as Adeyeri
  • Jude Chukwuka as Anikulapo
  • Kola Ekun as Chief
  • Tunde Daniels as Head Guard
  • Segun Sanni as Guard
  • Segun Dada as Kolawole
  • Toyin Alausa as Olori
  • Mike Abdul as Oba Adewale
  • Obafemi Adisa.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Augoye, Jayne (2017-01-09). "New Nollywood movie, King Invincible, screens in Lagos". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
  2. ^ a b c izuzu, chibumga (2017-01-09). "Riveting fight scenes and stirring performances make "King Invincible" enjoyable". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
  3. ^ "People didn't take me seriously when I was producing 'King Invincible - Femi Adisa". Vanguard News. 2017-01-13. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
  4. ^ a b Online, Tribune (2017-01-07). "Why it took 3 years to produce 'King Invincible' —Nollywood filmmaker Femi Adisa". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
  5. ^ King Invincible (2017) - IMDb, retrieved 2022-07-21
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